Take-Home Pay Calculator — Ireland 2026
Enter your gross salary and see exactly how much goes to PAYE, USC, and PRSI — and how much lands in your bank account each month. Supports pension contributions, medical card rates, and married couples.
For planning purposes only — confirm exact figures with your accountant or Revenue Commissioners (ROS/myAccount).
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What this calculator does
This tool calculates your net take-home pay as a PAYE employee in Ireland for the 2026 tax year, using the rates and credits introduced in Budget 2026. Enter your gross annual salary and it will show you the exact amount deducted for Income Tax (PAYE), Universal Social Charge (USC), and Pay-Related Social Insurance (PRSI) — and what you actually take home each month, week, or year.
It supports pension contributions (which reduce your PAYE taxable income), the medical card USC rate, three marital status options, and optionally shows employer PRSI so you can see the full cost of employment.
How the calculation works
Irish take-home pay involves three separate deductions calculated independently on your gross salary. Here is the step-by-step logic:
Step 1 — Income Tax (PAYE)
Your taxable income for PAYE is gross salary minus any pension contribution. The 2026 standard rate bands are:
- Single: 20% on first €44,000; 40% on remainder
- Married, one income: 20% on first €53,000; 40% on remainder
- Married, two incomes: 20% on first €88,000; 40% on remainder
Tax credits are then subtracted from the gross tax figure. Every PAYE employee gets:
- Personal Tax Credit: €1,875
- Employee Tax Credit: €1,875
- Total standard credits: €3,750
Step 2 — USC
USC is calculated on gross salary (no pension deduction). If your income is €13,000 or less, USC is nil. Otherwise:
Medical card holders with income ≤ €60,000 pay 2% on all income above €12,012 — the 4% and 8% bands do not apply.
Step 3 — PRSI
Employee PRSI (Class A) is 4.1% of gross earnings above €352 per week (€18,304/year). If weekly pay is at or below €352, no PRSI applies that week.
Step 4 — Net Take-Home
Worked examples
Example 1 — Single person, €35,000 salary
No pension, no medical card.
| Item | Calculation | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Salary | — | €35,000 |
| PAYE @ 20% | €35,000 × 20% = €7,000 − €3,750 credits | €3,250 |
| USC | €60.06 + €307.40 + €309.88 (up to €35k) | €677 |
| PRSI @ 4.1% | (€35,000 − €18,304) × 4.1% | €685 |
| Total Deductions | — | €4,612 |
| Net Take-Home | — | €30,388 / year (€2,532/mo) |
Effective rate: 13.2% | Marginal rate: 20% PAYE + ~4% USC + 4.1% PRSI
Example 2 — Single person, €75,000 salary
5% pension contribution (€3,750), no medical card.
| Item | Calculation | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Salary | — | €75,000 |
| Pension (5%) | €75,000 × 5% | −€3,750 |
| Taxable for PAYE | €75,000 − €3,750 | €71,250 |
| PAYE | (€44,000 × 20%) + (€27,250 × 40%) − €3,750 | €11,650 |
| USC (on €75,000) | €60 + €307 + €1,707 + €393 | €2,467 |
| PRSI @ 4.1% | (€75,000 − €18,304) × 4.1% | €2,325 |
| Total Deductions | — | €16,442 |
| Net Take-Home | — | €58,558 / year (€4,880/mo) |
Effective rate: 21.9% | Marginal rate: ~52%
Example 3 — Married couple, one income, €120,000 salary
Spouse not working (Home Carer Credit €1,800 applied), no pension, no medical card.
| Item | Calculation | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Salary | — | €120,000 |
| PAYE | (€53,000 × 20%) + (€67,000 × 40%) − €3,750 − €1,800 | €32,850 |
| USC | €60 + €307 + €1,707 + €3,997 | €6,071 |
| PRSI @ 4.1% | (€120,000 − €18,304) × 4.1% | €4,170 |
| Total Deductions | — | €43,091 |
| Net Take-Home | — | €76,909 / year (€6,409/mo) |
Effective rate: 35.9% | Marginal rate: ~52%
How to interpret your result
Effective tax rate is the most honest measure of your tax burden. It tells you what percentage of every euro you earn actually goes to the Revenue Commissioners across all three charges (PAYE + USC + PRSI combined). A typical single earner on €50,000 will have an effective rate of around 27–29%, despite having a marginal rate closer to 52%.
Marginal rate tells you how much tax you pay on your next euro of income. Once your income exceeds €44,000 (single), your marginal income tax rate jumps to 40%. Add USC at 4% or 8% and PRSI at 4.1%, and a high earner can face a marginal rate of 52% or more. This matters enormously when evaluating a pay rise: a €10,000 rise for a high earner nets only around €4,800.
Common mistakes & pitfalls
- Confusing gross and net: Job ads quote gross salary. Always calculate your net before comparing offers or budgeting for a mortgage.
- Assuming pension reduces all taxes: A pension contribution only reduces your PAYE taxable income. USC is charged on your full gross salary. PRSI is also on gross. So pension savings are real but not as large as people sometimes assume.
- Forgetting the standard rate cut-off increases for married couples: A married couple with one income has a €53,000 band versus €44,000 for a single person — a meaningful saving at higher incomes.
- Ignoring the medical card USC benefit: If you are eligible for a full medical card and your income is under €60,000, you can save hundreds of euro in USC by ensuring your card is active and declared to Revenue.
- Not claiming all your credits: Hundreds of millions of euros in tax credits go unclaimed in Ireland every year. Check Revenue's myAccount for credits you may be entitled to, including health expenses (20% relief), tuition fees, and rent tax credit.
- Comparing to UK take-home: Irish tax rates and thresholds are completely different from UK PAYE. Never apply UK calculators to Irish salaries.
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